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Hi All, 

I need a simple amortization schedule by month where:

Opening Balance = Closing Balance of Month -1

Amortisation = e.g. 30% of Opening Balance *-1

Closing Balance = Opening Balance + Amortization

I created three separate metrics but I am struggling - I am getting a circular reference when calculating Amortisation. Can you help?

Regards, 

Adam

Hi Adam,

To avoid the circular reference I believe you can reverse the logic by starting from your output:

I made a little model to help you:

Steps:

  1. Source input = the amount to start with
  2. Closing balance = previous(Month) + Source input - previous(Month)*Amortisation rate
  3. Amortisation = (Closing balance * amortisation rate*-1) 1select: Month-1]
  4. Opening balance = Closing balanceaselect: Month-1]

 

I hope it helps, also I’ll inquire about existing models so we can share better insights about this use case.


Best,
Benoit


And we do have exisiting models that are covering this use case and that can be added on to your workspace upon request. They are called:

  • CAPEX Planning (entire application)
  • CAPEX Component (component that can be added to an existing application)

If you’re under implementation, you can refer to your CSM or SA.

If you’re already implemented, you can create a support ticket to request these models.

Hope that helps.

Best,
Benoit


Thanks Benoit, it helps. I do not think I need and existing model as I need to apply this logic to other calculations in the balance sheet. I will check it out though. 


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